Organized by the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA’s Regional Educational Committee, a one-day seminar with the theme, “Elevate ARS,” was held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge, Calif. ARS members, including Central Executive Vice-Chairperson Nyree Derderian and Board member Maral Matossian; Regional Executive…...

ARS Social Services participated in the World Refugee Day celebration at Plummer Park in West Hollywood, Calif. As a member agency of the Refugee Forum of Los Angeles, ARS Social Services staff, volunteers, and clients were present during the information fair and organizational materials were distributed. Among the honored volunteers,…...

The ARS Javakhk Fund Committee and the ARS Las Vegas “Shoushi” Chapter jointly hosted a public forum, “Javakhk: Past and Present” on April 17, 2016 at the St. Garabed Armenian Cultural Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The forum’s lecturer was John Kossakian, Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School and Marie Cabayan…...

The ARS Javakhk Fund Committee, cognizant of the determination of the communities in Javakhk (Georgia) to preserve the Armenian heritage, has organized an annual cruise and lecture programs to spread the word and raise funds to support programs in Javakhk. A dinner cruise is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2015.…...

Glendale, Calif.- The Armenian Relief Society of Western USA (ARS) hosted a scholarship awards ceremony for 23 graduating high school seniors on June 1,, 2015, at the ARS Regional Headquarters in Glendale, Calif. This gathering of students, counselors, school administrators, parents and ARS members has become an important tradition, whereby…...

The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, Social Services held two community events on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The first was in collaboration with Pacific Clinics, whereby a mental health and wellness community presentation was delivered by Dr. Emma Oshagan, Psychologist, and Shakeh Bogharian, ACSW, for ARS Social Services…...

The Armenian Genocide Centennial was celebrated by Armenian Relief Society of Western USA (ARS) school students on April 18, 2015, at Armenag DerBedrossian Hall in Glendale, Calif. ARS of Western USA Regional and Chapter Executives, members, parents and guests included Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian. ARS School Board Vice-Chair,…...